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Prenatal exposure to cannabis and maternal and child health outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMJ Open · 2016 · Vol. 6(4) · pp. e009986–e009986
Jayleen K. L. GunnCecilia RosalesAnnabelle NúñezS. J. GibsonCara ChristJohn Ehiri

Abstract

Use of cannabis during pregnancy may increase adverse outcomes for women and their neonates. As use of cannabis gains social acceptance, pregnant women and their medical providers could benefit from health education on potential adverse effects of use of cannabis during pregnancy.

Infant Development and Preterm CarePrenatal Substance Exposure EffectsNeonatal Health and BiochemistryMedicineCannabisMeta-analysisPublic healthPregnancyPsychiatryEpidemiologyPrenatal careAlternative medicineFamily medicine

MeSH terms

Child HealthAnemiaBirth WeightCannabisFemaleGestational AgeHumansInfant, Low Birth WeightInfant, NewbornIntensive Care Units, NeonatalMarijuana SmokingPregnancyPrenatal Exposure Delayed EffectsPremature Birth

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  • Arizona Department of Health Services
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